The
location should have soil that is well drained, since standing
water will easily kill the trees. The location should also
have good air drainage, keeping low-lying cold air in the
spring away from the tree. The location used for planting
apple trees should also provide for full sun access. If planting
apple trees in a lawn, the grass should be removed from the
planting area in a four-foot diameter circle, to prevent the
grass from competing with the young tree for nutrients and
water.
Once the
site is selected, the first step in planting apple trees is
to dig the hole. The hole should be approximately twice the
diameter of the root system, and two feet deep. The soil should
also be loosened up around the border to allow the roots to
break through more easily. The roots should be spread out
on the loose soil, ensuring that they are not twisted or crowded.
Soil should be placed around the roots and pressed down firmly,
to remove any air pockets.
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planting apple trees, it is important to ensure that the location
of the graft is at least two inches above the soil. This will
ensure that no roots will grow out of the scion. When finished
planting apple trees in the garden, watering will remove any
extra air pockets in the soil. A newly planted apple tree
may need to be supported with a stake until the roots can
take hold.
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